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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1978
Page
12
Vernon Scott reports Stallone writes directs and stars in Paradise Alley a morality drama about Hell's Kitchen as Universal Studios battles his control The film marks Stallone as a decisive force in Hollywood risking reception by the public and reflecting his raw power and distinct approach.
Sly Stallone rejects formal cinema rules and embraces raw, aggressive storytelling. He aims to make entertainment that shocks, with seven cameras and ear POVs in Rocky II, reflecting his rebel, all in one creative drive. He defends Rocky as honest, noble, and never quitting.
Police arrest a young Belgian man and his Italian companion for nude sunbathing at Polhena on the south coast. A magistrate fines each $3. The Ceylon Tourist Board warns visitors that nudism offends local sentiments.
The passage notes the largest iceberg ever found in the South Pacific in 1956 measuring 208 miles by 60 miles totaling 12 000 square miles, larger than Belgium. It also recalls that on this date in 1969 the SALT talks began between the United States and the Soviet Union in Helsinki Finland.
Iowa theater schedule lists The Further Adventures of the Wilderness Family Part 2 for 7 and 9 with Saturday matinees at 1 3 5. World presents Big Fix with 7 9 and matinees. Times shows Goin South with evening and 1 30 3 25 5 20 matinees. Plaza features The Boys from Brazil 7 30 9 35 and matinees 1 15 3 20 5 30. Stage 1 Comes a Horseman 7 30 9 45 with matinees 2 30 4 45. Stage 2 Magic 7 40 9 45 matinees 2 40 4 40. Stage 3 National Lampoon Animal House 7 40 9 45 matinees 2 40 4 45. Stage 4 Hooper 7 45 9 40 matinees 2 45. Eastown I Midnight Express 7 30 9 35 with matinees 1 30 3 35 5 40. Eastown II Up in Smoke 7 45 9 25 with matinees 2 45 4 25.
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